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Dirk, the clutch cable has less than 10k miles (its my third one now). If the clutch cable was loose (broken), then the clutch would be engaging and I would not be able to freely shift gears (as i can now). I feels like the clutch is fully disengaged as i can put it into gear and push the bike no problems. cheers.
It sounds like a clutch problem. As a side note, for any small block that has a timing hole on the right hand side of the transmission you can easily check check for a crankshaft thrust problem by removing the plug. Looking in the hole you will see the flywheel. Pull the clutch lever and you will see the flywheel move forward a small amount. You can use a screwdriver and pry the flywheel aft. By alternating pulling the lever and prying aft you can visually see the amount of crankshaft thrust. Any more than a millimeter or so means it’s time for an engine out disassembley.
I’m wondering why you are on the third clutch cable after only 50K miles.
So, my V7 II (with50k miles on it) was giving me problems getting into neutral for the last couple of weeks. This was solved by just adjusting the clutch tension at the handlebar. Happen a few times and every time i would just adjust it and keep riding. Then yesterday, i went for a quick ride after work and when i sat on a red light in first gear with the clutch pulled, the bike started to move forward. Took the bike to the side walk, adjusted the clutch and started riding home as i could tell something was wrong. Three miles from home, i start losing power to the rear wheel. Park the bike to the side, try to adjust the lever and I could not get the bike to transmit power to the rear wheel no matter what gear I was in. I pushed the bike home (not fun pushing that bike uphill. Luigi got cursed a lot). When i got home I disassembled the shaft drive just in case there was a problem in the final transmission (as i had suspected, that was not the problem). So, questions for you guys/gals, is this the previously and seemly common rod and throw out bearing or is this something more sinister (gear box problem?). As i mentioned, i can put the bike on any gear and push it without any resistance (just a slight clucking sound). Any ideas on what I am up against? Will be very grateful to hear your thoughts on this problem.Thanks in advance.Luciano.So, upddate to the issue with the bike. It was the clutch (it was worn out) and the springs were shot. It took six weeks from the time i took it to the dealership until i picked up the bike this last week end. The main problem was that they ordered the parts from guzzi and it took a long time for the parts to arrive from Italy. The dealership charged me for 8 hours labor (i heard from those of you who did the job yourselves that it takes a lot of time to get it done). Not a cheap fix (about USD$1,100 between labor and parts). It seems that, from what i read here in the forum, that the V7 clutches start to go anywhere between 50k miles (my bike) to 64k (SmithSwede and Malik) if i remember correctly. Something to keep in mind as your bike approaches that mileage. I feel lucky that my bike got me stranded near home (it could have been a much more expensive problem if i was out on an out of town trip (which i was planning on doing prior to the bike losing its clutch).
So, upddate to the issue with the bike. It was the clutch (it was worn out) and the springs were shot. It took six weeks from the time i took it to the dealership until i picked up the bike this last week end. The main problem was that they ordered the parts from guzzi and it took a long time for the parts to arrive from Italy. The dealership charged me for 8 hours labor (i heard from those of you who did the job yourselves that it takes a lot of time to get it done). Not a cheap fix (about USD$1,100 between labor and parts). It seems that, from what i read here in the forum, that the V7 clutches start to go anywhere between 50k miles (my bike) to 64k (SmithSwede and Malik) if i remember correctly. Something to keep in mind as your bike approaches that mileage. I feel lucky that my bike got me stranded near home (it could have been a much more expensive problem if i was out on an out of town trip (which i was planning on doing prior to the bike losing its clutch).
I’m now at 119,000 miles and original clutch cable is fine. The key is to regularly lubricate the barrel fitting on both ends so they can rotate in the lever. Otherwise you are forcing the cable itself to twist and it gets work hardened and strands will break. I’d give it a good shot of grease at least each oil change.
Thanks for reporting back, and please continue.As for the clutch cable, the lube I like is Dri Slide, a moly lube for bicycle cables. Try it out. https://d1j5r50obvimnh.cloudfront.net/600/353-7001.jpg